Laura Marsh
New at the Co-op — March 2025

Your co-op loves to try new things. And, we’re proud to be one of the first stores around to offer some of grocery’s most exciting and innovative new products. Each month, we bring in a variety of food, drinks, supplements and body care items. Get to know what’s new this month!

New at the Co-op — March 2025
Erin Shea
GM Updates — March 2025

From the General Manager: Introducing our new Operations Director, Mainstreet Credit Union closing their location in the Lawrence store, the impact of tariffs, and more.

GM Updates — March 2025
Erin Shea
Co+op Explorers: Valentine's Day for Kids 💝

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Decorating + Strawberry Pink Frosting


Co+op Explorers: Valentine's Day for Kids 💝
Laura Marsh
2025 Change Recipients

The Merc Co+op is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Change for our Community program. “Change” gives shoppers the opportunity to donate their spare change to local organizations every time they shop. Each month, a different organization is featured as the recipient, and 100% of all donations collected go to that specific organization.

Since the program began in January 2014, we have raised over $700,000 for local nonprofits. 

2025 Change Recipients
Erin Shea
GM Updates — October 2024

The Merc Co+op is celebrating 50 years in grocery this fall and, and we hope you join us for the festivities coming up, which include our Board of Directors serving cake this Saturday in Lawrence and Sunday in KCK, local and Fair-Trade samples, and an open house event at the Watkins Museum of History. While looking back at the evolution of our co-op through the years, we also look ahead at the current changes underway. As we gear up for the holiday season, we’re excited to share updates on the final phases of our renovation project and the installation of our new coolers.

GM Updates — October 2024

2025 Change Recipients

2025 Change Recipients

The Merc Co+op is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Change for our Community program. “Change” gives shoppers the opportunity to donate their spare change to local organizations every time they shop. Each month, a different organization is featured as the recipient, and 100% of all donations collected go to that specific organization.

Since the program began in January 2014, we have raised over $700,000 for local nonprofits. 

Winter Squash

Cooking: A classic way to prepare winter squash is to cut it in half and bake until the skin is easily pierced with a fork. Squash skin is edible, but may not be texturally pleasing, with the exception of soft-skinned squashes like delicata.

Storing: Winter squash can be stored for up to 6 months in a dry and cool (50–55 degrees) location. Squash can be frozen after cooking.

Nutrition: Winter squash is high in Vitamin C, beta carotene, fiber and potassium.

Don’t forget the seeds! Squash seeds can be roasted for a snack.

View squash recipes and ideas.

Download an info sheet to print!